In the male-dominated echelon of educational leadership, many women feel alone in their struggle to succeed. This anthology presents a collection of powerful stories written by women whose backgrounds are as diverse as their leadership roles. Readers will discover a sense of community among the pages, as well as practical guidance on how to develop the skills and character to achieve success.

Readers will:

• Learn about the challenges women leaders face in international education.
• Study the real-life experiences of 10 women leaders and analyze the lessons learned from each unique story.
• Gain self-reflection exercises and strategies to identify areas of growth.
• Feel inspired to overcome gender barriers and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Receive reproducible tools and templates to reinforce learning and self-reflection.

Contents:

• Chapter 1: On Commitment and Empowerment--Elsa 's Story
• Chapter 2: On Embracing Control and Knowing Your Worth--Michelle 's Story
• Chapter 3: On Resilience and Courage--Debra 's Story
• Chapter 4: On Imposter Syndrome and the Problem With Titles--Kimberly 's Story
• Chapter 5: On Getting Unstuck and Redefining Success--Aleasha 's Story
• Chapter 6: On Building Relationships and Blazing Trails--Pauline 's Story
• Chapter 7: On Learning Self-Care--Francesca 's Story
• Chapter 8: On the Benefits of Persistence and the Importance of Timing--Maya 's Story
• Chapter 9: On Defying Limits and Leading From the Heart--Suzette 's Story
• Chapter 10: Bringing It All Together